Ok, so I should get some credit for trying to update our family on this blog. I havebeen having some technical difficulties. I finally had Anne help me so now you have to endure my pix obsession! It may take a few tries to get it right, just bear with me.

Our summer went by really fast. June flew to July, August came all to fast and all of a sudden the kids were going back to school. But we had a great summer.

JULY..... the LYONS came to visit the East Coast! We had so much fun with our cousins. I really think my kids are still going through withdraw symptoms, from their departure. They had so much fun with them. We were able to take a quick trip to DC. They, along

with hundreds (maybe thousands?) of Boy Scouts, walked the museums, saw the monuments and took pix of the White House.

It was 104 degrees that day! We toured Philly a couple of times and got cheese steaks, of course. A stop at the Jersey Shore for some cold water and ultimate people watching. Lots of eating, swimming, walking, swimming, laughing, sleeping, and catching up. What a fun visit. We are hoping they make it a yearly visit!

We were finally able to get some pix taken of our family (in July) that are a little more updated. I would post more.... but I don't want to put you completely asleep.

JUNE....... Olivia had her ballet recital also. She danced the cutest dance to, You are My Sunshine. She is a full head taller than the whole class so she is always in the middle. I am not sure if I told everyone but, Olivia was

diagnosed with scoliosis last year and has become really aware of her height difference. I keep telling her it will serve her well .... in the future.

Chase had his most amazing season so far in baseball. He has really grown to love baseball and this year was a big year for him. They called him RBI Rothey. We were beat by the best in the league (after beating them once) in playoffs. What a great season. Our family loved to go and cheer Chase on. It wasn't a kind season, due to weather but luckily it ended before the triple digits hit.

The very last day of June... CHRIS TURNED 40!!! He still can't believe it. He keeps saying "yeah, but I am forty", about everything. It is his new come back! We were able to have a nice dinner out to celebrate, with family and friends. Anne and Jess were able to come help join in the party! I kind of made a large banner to announce his birthday that hung over the driveway.... I don't think I will be in town when I hit the 4..0!!